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Old 06-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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Just wondering what you guys thought of the 2008 kawasaki 250r for a starter bike.....

Do you guys think i will be disappointed or do you think this is a great bike to start out on?

Im looking at this color if i do get one....
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Old 06-07-2008, 04:36 PM
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Default Re: My first bike...

did you even search the forum?
really?
that bike has been discussed hundreds of times over
~~~~~did a quick 250r search~~~~~~~~~
https://www.vadriven.com/forums/sear...archid=5786602
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Old 06-07-2008, 04:58 PM
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here you go


http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ID=5920&Page=1
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Old 06-07-2008, 05:28 PM
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WTF these are selling for 4K +??!?

hrmmm... 78mpg does make that tempting.
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Old 06-07-2008, 05:30 PM
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Default Re: My first bike...

i didnt seen anything about the 2008 in the post titles sorry...and i was just trying to get quick opinions b/c i think the older models are ugly
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Default Re: My first bike...

Originally Posted by nismo300zr2
WTF these are selling for 4K +??!?

hrmmm... 78mpg does make that tempting.
These are msrp at 3500 dollars. and depending on where you buy you can get them Out the Door for about 3900-4200. This is that i read online.

This was quoted from motorcycle.com:
"The 2008 version claims 50 mpg from its 4.8-gallon tank. After 100 miles of city, freeway and canyon riding, I still had well over half a tank on the dial."

I also read that some riders are claiming that they are get about 60mpg.

I forget where but one of the sites has a chart with the mpg recorded. Ill try to find that later.

I want one so bad.
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Default Re: My first bike...

Originally Posted by EGon10psi
i didnt seen anything about the 2008 in the post titles sorry...and i was just trying to get quick opinions b/c i think the older models are ugly
I got to ride one the other day. I def. enjoyed riding it.
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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there's a 650R in my complex that looks SWEET!!!! its got a 2 bros exhaust.....
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My g/fs mom has one and she loves it
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Default Re: My first bike...

The new 08 redesign looks a ton better than the previous models. I learned to ride on an '06 250R. It's a great starter bike.
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